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PAR-RVPI, NPF urge Police to uphold human rights in law enforcement
PAR-RVPI, NPF urge Police to uphold human rights in law enforcement
By: Michael Mike
The Public Awareness on Rights and Rehabilitation of Vulnerable Persons Initiative (PAR-RVPI), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and Initiative for Media Development and SocialImpact (I-MeDSI), has reiterated the need for Human Rights-Based Policing (HRBP) in Nigeria.
While highlighting the challenges of policing in Nigeria, Mrs. Ogechi Ogu, Executive Director, PAR-RVPI, stressed that effective law enforcement requires a strong partnership between the police and the community.
Ogu stated this on Wednesday during the :Legal Awareness Program on Enhancing Knowledge and Capacity for Effective Policing”, held in Abuja. The event brought together police officers, private security agents, and human rights advocates to discuss the importance of policing practices that align with international human rights standards.
“Vigilantes and private security agents are also part of the police structure, and their duty is to protect lives and property. However, for the community to cooperate with the police, officers must recognize that they are public servants, not masters of the public,” Ogu stated.
She further highlighted the importance of HRBP, stressing that the NPF plays a crucial role in upholding human rights while enforcing law and order.
Ogu said violations of human rights by law enforcement officers lead to: “Erosion of public trust, Ineffective prosecutions, Delayed or denied justice, with innocent individuals suffering.
“To prevent such issues, officers must uphold key HRBP standards such as equal protection for all, respect and dignity for every individual, regardless of background, minimize use of force, ensure detainees’ rights, including access to legal representation and medical care and accountability,” she explained.
She urged the Nigeria Police Force to adopt HRBP as a core policing approach, stating that compliance with international human rights standards would strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of law enforcement in Nigeria.
In his remarks, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), SP Bukar Ntasiri, commended PAR-RVPI for the training and affirmed the commitment of the NPF to ensure adherence of officers to HRBP.
“The DPOs gained these human right training when he was in the force headquarters. All DPO’s, DCO’s, human right desk officers, some police officers in over 25 states which cover over 10,000 police officers have undergone human right training,” Ntasiri explained.
Senator Iroegbu, Founder of I-MeDSI, lauded the collaboration between PAR-RVPI and the Police, stating that it aligns with ongoing efforts to reform security sector governance in Nigeria. He also emphasized the role of the media in sustaining advocacy for human rights-based policing.
“I-MeDSI and Global Sentinel are proud to support PAR-RVPI and the Nigeria Police Force in this commendable initiative. We’re committed to championing this advocacy and promoting positive change”, he said.
A police officer who participated at the event, further stressed the ethical expectations of law enforcement, defining Police as an acronym for Politeness, Obedience, Loyalty, Intelligence, and Endurance.
PAR-RVPI, NPF urge Police to uphold human rights in law enforcement
Troops restore calm after communal clash in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 177 Guards Battalion have restored order following a communal clash in Aso Pada Riverside Community, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Security sources said that at about 9:00 a.m. on March 25, troops deployed at Gurku Patrol Base responded to reports of violence in the community.
On arrival, they discovered that some houses and properties had been set ablaze by youths of Fulani extraction.
Investigations revealed that the incident began when a vigilante from the community shot a Fulani youth with a dane gun over a dispute, claiming the youth’s cow had eaten his mango. Two other Fulani youths were also shot dead, triggering reprisal attacks that led to the deaths of two additional individuals and injuries to five others.
The corpses and injured victims were evacuated to a hospital for medical attention, while the vigilante is currently in police custody. Troops maintained a dominating presence in the area, calming the situation and restoring normalcy.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to convene an expanded meeting with both parties to qfurther investigate the clash and apprehend other perpetrators.
Troops restore calm after communal clash in Nasarawa
Troops conduct offensive, recover arms in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 1 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YANMA in coordination with troops of Sector 2, have carried out an offensive operation to clear a terrorist group from Dutsi village in Moriki District, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said that at about 2:15 p.m. on March 25, troops engaged the terrorists in the village, forcing them to flee.
During exploitation of the area, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, and 26 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The operation was subsequently extended to Gandu village within the same district, where troops engaged fleeing terrorist positions on high ground, compelling them to withdraw.
Troops maintained aggressive posture to deny terrorists freedom of action and continue patrols to ensure the security of communities in the area.
Troops conduct offensive, recover arms in Zamfara
Troops respond irrigation farms destroyed in Rinyan, Riyom LGA, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have responded to the destruction of irrigation farms at Rinyan village in Riyom Local Government Area.
Security sources said that at about 8:30 a.m. on March 25, troops of Sector 6 reacted to a report of the destruction of farms belonging to Mr.
David Samuel Dada and six other farmers. On arrival, troops observed that cabbage and pepper crops had been completely destroyed by unidentified persons.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators, the sources added.
Troops respond irrigation farms destroyed in Rinyan, Riyom LGA, Plateau
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